Holidays in Antigua

Getting there and getting around

Antigua flights fly into V.C Bird International Airport. The approximate flight time from the UK is around 8 to 9 hours and mainly operated by top tour operators concentrating on prestige and luxury such as First Choice, Kuoni, Thomas Cook Group and Thomson. Flights to Antigua depart from major airports throughout the UK, such as Manchester and London. When booking a package holiday to Antigua transfers to and from the airport are usually included. In resort, private and public transport is easy to use, or you can book excursions with your holiday representative to make sure you visit the most wonderful sights of the beautiful Caribbean island.

Things to do

Holidays in Antigua are full of romance and pleasure. Right from the moment your flight touches down there are lots of stunning sights to see and brilliant rhythms to hear. From arriving at your magnificent luxury hotel in Antigua to catching a glimpse of one of the 365 beaches on the island, you will instantly fall in love with Antigua. The powder white fine sands bless the palm-fringed shoreline and the views out to sea are spectacular. Picture yourself relaxing on a sun bed with the gentle Caribbean breeze blowing through your hair whilst the calm waves brush the shore. There are many fabulous beach barbecues with Caribbean beats played on the fantastic steel drums. Try the mouth-watering traditional foods and sample rum, beers and malts, local specialities that will leave you wanting to dance the night away. For exciting days out take up one of the many water sports such as parasailing, kite boarding, windsurfing and a whole array of other thrilling sports to get your heart pumping. Try deep sea fishing or go cave diving to see schools of tropical fish darting past, creating undersea rainbows. Nature and marine life are very much part of Antigua holidays and Great Bird Island is definitely worth a trip see reptiles and pelicans along with fantastic banana and coconut plantations, a true haven for nature lovers. Antigua even offers rich fascinating historical excursions. Take an excursion to Nelson’s Dockyard at English harbour and shop at the market, then visit the museum and cultural centre for a great insight into local life.

Food and drink

Antigua holidays serve up some of the most delicious Caribbean tropical cuisine, with lots of international influences and flavours. On the menu you might like to try pumpkin soup followed by the national dish of Antigua ‘pepper pot’ known as ‘fon-jee’ to the locals. Other specialities are mouth-watering lobster and Caribbean favourite salt fish served with plantations and delicious sauces, jerk pork and chicken from Jamaica. If you have a sweet tooth then Antigua holidays don’t disappoint. You should indulge yourself with sugar cake, locally produced fudge, tropical fruits and sample the amazing tamarind stew.